Peace Be

So last night as I was falling asleep, I thought of something that belonged on my to-do list that I keep forgetting. I had such a great sleep last night, best one in a long time, but I was kicking myself for not getting up and writing that forgetful item down. I have NO idea what it was!

In an effort to remember, I decided to sit down and run through my whole TO-DO list on paper. It is a good practice for me to once in a while sit and write it all down. I wondered too, what other things I might be forgetting. And now I'm wondering when I am going to do all that and if I really do all that? My goodness! Life so easily fills in the blanks, that I might have to get better at scheduling space for thought and reflection.

So, I wish I could remember what I forgot AND I'm also grateful that the reason I forgot is that I had one of the best rests last night. I am so grateful to wake up refreshed. I think a good sleep might be one of life's best treasures.

And I'm grateful for having a life, however messy and weird it might be. I have a life to live and that's a good thing even if I can't do it all.

And I'm grateful for my young friend who came over yesterday and inspired me with her creativity and incredible presence and her truth. Thank you.

So, peace to the forgetful mind. It'll likely come back to my consciousness when I least expect it but if it doesn't, the world won't end. Life will go on.

And peace to this day. Just a little love and kindness will get us through.

And peace to all who are struggling with something today. A little prayer will help. (I know all your prayers help me)

And peace to my neighbor who just stopped by for a moment just now. She need some tea and I was happy to be able to provide her with some. I am grateful for her presence on my block.

And peace to my friends far and wide who have either asked for my support or provided support for me when I have asked. We all need a little help from our friends. We really do. We're not going to finish this race without that.

So I started with being frustrated at myself and my forgetfulness and end with gratitude for the richness of friends and neighbors, the gift of sleep and a little kindness and the healing that comes with a little prayer.

And that's why I like the practice of journaling and blogging and even the occasional Facebook post. It can help us find the gifts, if we give ourselves the time and space.

Peace be with you this day!

love, jules

The Fleeting Thought

I sent a thought out into the breeze

and it blew away like dandelion seeds

I could watch it go for a second or two

and then it was gone

now what do i do?

It was a brilliant thought, if I recall

But of course I don't remember at all

I can only briefly and brilliantly surmise

that it was something amazing

for I am quite wise

If only wisdom and memory could meet

If only they sang songs together so sweet

then I'd remember why I started this poem

now where was I going?

I guess I'll forget this one

~ Jules, April 30, 2017

Hold that Thought Please!

Here comes that inspiration.
What a wonderful train of thought!
I'm running down to the station to meet it
Let's write it down, then let's do it.
But on the way I get distracted.
I wander off to check out something else.
I start making tea to drink while I write.
The phone rings and I answer.
I remember I'm thirsty so back to the tea
Now where was I?
Uh-oh! the train has the left the station.
And the inspiration did not get off!
It's gone!
I hate it when my brain doesn't hold the thought for me
Perhaps when the next train comes I'll be ready?
Perhaps...

(true story written by jules, 8/17/16)